An Urgent Call To Nigerian Pastors And Entire Christianity

By Nelson Nsikan

This is an urgent call to Nigerian pastors and entire Christianity I am compelled, through it, to express my deep concern and reservation regarding the recent call for days of fasting and prayers for Nigeria coming from some quarters

While I understand the intention behind this initiative, I strongly believe that it comes short of what are required for the real issues plaguing our nation.

Fasting and prayer are vital aspects of the Christian faith, but they should not be used as a substitute for meaningful action and engagement with the world around us.

Nigeria’s problems are complex and multifaceted, requiring more than just spiritual interventions.

It is a source of concern that many Nigerian pastors and Christians seem to be oblivious to the fact that God has endowed our nation with abundant resources and talents.

Instead of recognising and harnessing these blessings, we are often told to wait on divine intervention to solve our problems.

READ ALSO: Fulani Christians Cry Out, We Are Not Violent Herders, Killers

READ ALSO: Please Join us, Traditional Worshipers Appeal To Christians, Muslims

This urgent call to Nigerian pastors and entire Christianity, is informed therefore by the realization that real issue facing Nigeria is not a lack of Spiritual Fervor, but rather persistent bad leadership resulting in poor governance.

Corruption, inequality, and social injustice are results of human actions, not from divine decrees.

I urge Nigerian pastors and Christians to re-examine their approach to faith and its application in the public sphere. We must recognize that our faith demands engagement with the world, not escape from it.

Rather than solely relying on Spiritual interventions, we should focus on concrete actions that address the hunger, and Nigeria’s development challenges.

I encourage Christians to think critically about the issues facing our nation and to seek solutions that are grounded in evidence and reason.

Pastors and Christians should be at the forefront of advocating for good governance, social justice, and human rights, but beyond that, they should help in discovering practical ways out of these myriad of problems

READ ALSO: Okosodo, Sanwo-olu, Nsikan, Others Join The Eagle Hall of Fame

We must recognise that Nigeria’s problems are primarily caused by human factors, such as corruption and poor leadership, rather than spiritual deficiencies.

I hope this message will prompt a necessary reflection within the Nigerian Christian Community. Let us work together to build a more just, and prosperous society.